Types of Teaching Jobs and Programs
Private Language Schools
Private schools, or hagwons, are the biggest portion of the job market.
Public Schools
The English Program in Korea, called EPIK, is the primary public school program.
After School Programs
After-school programs operate in the private sector, similar to hagwons.
Private Schools
Known as hagwons in Korea
Private schools in Korea have many names. Language schools, English academies, private language institutes and after-school programs are some of the more popular terms. In Korea they’re simply known and referred to as ‘hagwons’ which essentially means private school in English.
Private schools are responsible for hiring the majority of foreign teachers in Korea.

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Public School Program
English Program in Korea
The English Program in Korea, generally referred to as EPIK, is the primary public school program in South Korea. EPIK is essentially a government office which is tasked with screening, approving and ultimately distributing foreign teachers to all of the Education Offices around the country.



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